Archive: AMS History

50th anniversary of the famous 1966 Leonid storm

The 1966 Leonids were certainly the greatest meteor shower in recorded history as it produced rates as high as 40 meteors per SECOND! We celebrate this year the 50th anniversary of this unforgettable event.

by Vincent Perlerin - Nov 17, 2016 - 36

Special Thanks to the AAVSO!

The American Meteor Society is pleased to accept a commemorative plaque celebrating our centennial from the American Association of Variable…

by Mike Hankey - Jan 30, 2012 -

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